Directing

Savanah Leaf

Born 1993-11-24 · London, England

Savanah Leaf is an Olympian and award-winning filmmaker, whose work weaves magical realism with poignant narrative storytelling. She is known for her 2023 debut feature Earth Mama, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival, and released by A24.

Acting credits

The second chapter of the 'run' series.

run 002

2024

5.0

A self-portrait exploring the physicality of the Black female form.

run

2023

Behind the camera

5.7

A pregnant single mother, with two children in foster care, embraces her Bay Area community as she fights to reclaim her family.

Earth Mama

2023

5.7

A pregnant single mother, with two children in foster care, embraces her Bay Area community as she fights to reclaim her family.

Earth Mama

2023

5.7

A pregnant single mother, with two children in foster care, embraces her Bay Area community as she fights to reclaim her family.

Earth Mama

2023

The second chapter of the 'run' series.

run 002

2024

The second chapter of the 'run' series.

run 002

2024

8.0

A documentary short following five women as they fight for their children through the cycle of homelessness, drug addictions and neglect from their own parents. Unique, yet undoubtedly familiar to many; a story about fear, sacrifice and the unconditional love between a mother and her children.